Light Truck Drivers Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $45,220 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.74
10th percentile $26,830
90th percentile $89,270
Employed locally 1,210
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,830
    25th
    $36,410
    50th (median)
    $45,220
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $89,270

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 61% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $47,520
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $45,240
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $44,800
    Dalton, GA $44,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,130

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,290
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Savannah?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Savannah, GA is $21.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Savannah, GA is 2.4% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Savannah?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,830 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,410.